Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,020 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.38
10th percentile $46,220
90th percentile $73,860
Employed locally 1,090
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,220
    25th
    $50,820
    50th (median)
    $59,020
    75th
    $61,780
    90th
    $73,860

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,190
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,060
    Pharmacists $133,620
    Paramedics $46,530
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Central North Carolina is $28.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.16 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Central North Carolina is 5.3% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $46,220 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,820.